Book description
2022 Republic of Consciousness Prize, Longlist. ABA "Indie Next List" pick for March 2022. 2022 Best Young Australian Novelists awards, Winner. Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, Shortlist. "A Best Book of 2022" --Glamour, NYLON, Glamour, Refinery29 UK, Harpers BAZAAR UK "A Most Anticipated Book" --Lit Hub, The MillionsNew Animal is a poignant, darkly comedic look at human connection from a biting and original new voice in Ella Baxter.Amelia Aurelia is approaching thirty and her closest relationships -- other than her mother -- are through her dating apps. She works at the family mortuary business as a cosmetic mortician with her eccentric step-father and older brother, whose throuple's current preoccupation is with what type of snake to adopt. When Amelia's affectionate mother passes away without warning, she is left without anchor. Fleeing the funeral, she seeks solace with her birth-father in Tasmania and stumbles into the local BDSM community, where her riotous attempts to belong are met with confusion, shock, and empathy.Hilarious and heartfelt, New Animal reveals hard-won truths as Amelia struggles to find her place in the world without her mother, with the help of her two well-intentioned fathers and adventures at the kink club.
Ex0tic
ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Chlorine
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Achilles Mountain
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Sun Leo
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Darkside Orbit
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PixelPathfinder
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Centurion Sherman
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Feral Mayhem
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Delicious
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Swing Setter
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Moon Orchid
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Alberta
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Sultan of Speed
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Congo Wire
This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Dredd
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ ποΈ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn β I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! ππ The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
9Lives
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Natural Mess
I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Fresh Peper
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Light Lion
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Paris Boost
Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in! Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience